Lead Stabilization & Removal
There are many instances of lead presence in older homes, especially when renovations begin. Whether the utilities or even paint, removing lead from homes can be dangerous. That's why you need the expert services of Atlas Contracting & Environmental Solutions to provide lead renovations in Denver. We have the knowledge and experience to quickly and safely remove asbestos using special techniques that prevent further contamination or exposure to this material.
To find out more about the services we offer to residents in the area, please read the information below. Those who have questions or concerns are encouraged to reach out to us directly to get in touch with one of our helpful and knowledgeable team members. We can also set up a consultation or quote for services and get the ball rolling to complete the necessary project. We take pride in offering options to customers who need asbestos removed from an area to complete a task or remove a danger to the public.
EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule
(RRP Rule)
It requires that firms performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities and pre-schools built before 1978 have their firm certified by EPA (or an EPA authorized state), use certified renovators who are trained by EPA-approved training providers and follow lead-safe work practices.
Where is Lead Found?
Lead can be found in all parts of our environment – the air, the soil, the water, and even inside our homes. Much of our exposure comes from human activities including the use of fossil fuels including past use of leaded gasoline, some types of industrial facilities, and past use of lead-based paint in homes. Lead and lead compounds have been used in a wide variety of products found in and around our homes, including paint, ceramics, pipes and plumbing materials, solders, gasoline, batteries, ammunition, and cosmetics.
Lead may enter the environment from these past and current uses. Lead can also be emitted into the environment from industrial sources and contaminated sites, such as former lead smelters. While natural levels of lead in soil range between 50 and 400 parts per million, mining, smelting, and refining activities have resulted in substantial increases in lead levels in the environment, especially near mining and smelting sites.
When lead is released to the air from industrial sources or vehicles, it may travel long distances before settling to the ground, where it usually sticks to soil particles. Lead may move from soil into ground water depending on the type of lead compound and the characteristics of the soil.
Federal and state regulatory standards have helped to reduce the amount of lead in air, drinking water, soil, consumer products, food, and occupational settings.